Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Seat Position Sensor: Service and Repair




Driver's Seat Position Sensor Replacement

Removal

NOTE: Do not turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and do not connect the battery cable while removing the driver's seat position sensor.

1. Raise the seat all the way up.

2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

3. Remove the recline cover Front Seat Recline Cover Removal/Installation.

4. Disconnect the driver's seat wire harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's seat position sensor (B).





5. Remove the TORX bolt (C) and nut (D) using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the driver's seat position sensor.

Installation

NOTE:

- Be sure to install the harness so it is not pinched or interferes with other parts.
- Do not turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and do not connect the battery cable while installing the driver's seat position sensor.

1. Install the driver's seat position sensor (A) with a new TORX bolts (B) using a TORX T30 bit, and new nut (C).





2. Connect the driver's seat wire harness 2P connector (D) to the driver's seat position sensor.

3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.

4. Clear any DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

5. Check the operation of the driver's seat position sensor with the HDS Driver's Seat Position Sensor Operation Check.

6. Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode; the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.

7. Reinstall all removed parts.